Forwarded message from [info@AACE.ORG (AACE Information)] sent originally on Thu, 21 Oct 1999 17:58:08 -0400: : >> Call for Participation Deadline: October 26th << : : http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia : _______________________________________________________________ : : ED-MEDIA 2000 : : World Conference on Educational Multimedia, : Hypermedia & Telecommunications : : June 26 - July 1, 2000 * Montréal, Canada : : CALL FOR PARTICIPATION - DEADLINE: OCT. 26, 1999 : : Hosted by : : Computer Research Institute of Montréal (CRIM) : Concordia University : McGill University : LICEF Research Center (Tele-université) : University of Montréal : Université du Québec à Chicoutimi : : Sponsored by : Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) : http://www.aace.org : ______________________________________________________________ : : PROGRAM ACTIVITIES : * Keynote Speakers : * Invited Panels/Speakers : * Papers : * Demonstrations/Posters : * Corporate Showcases : * Tutorials/Workshops : * SIG Discussions : * Roundtables : : INVITATION : ED-MEDIA 2000-World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & : Telecommunications is an international conference, sponsored by the : Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). This : annual conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion : and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications : on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia and : telecommunications/distance education. : : ED-MEDIA, the premiere international conference in the field, spans all : disciplines and levels of education and attracts more than 1,000 attendees : from over 50 countries. We invite you to attend ED-MEDIA 2000 and submit : proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, tutorials, workshops, : posters/demonstrations, corporate showcases/demos, and SIG discussions. : Each proposal will be reviewed by three reviewers for inclusion in the : conference program, proceedings book, and CD-ROM proceedings. : : ----------------------- : To submit a proposal you MUST complete the online form at: : http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/submit : : The online form serves as your proposal's official cover page with : presentation title, topic, list of authors, AV needs, etc. It also : includes important information for all proposals and instructions on how to : submit. : ------------------------- : : TOPICS : The scope of the conference includes, but is not limited to, the following : major topics as they relate to the educational and developmental aspects of : multimedia/hypermedia and telecommunications: : : 1. Infrastructure: (in the large) : Architectures for Educational Technology Systems : Design of Distance Learning Systems : Distributed Learning Environments : Methodologies for system design : Multimedia/Hypermedia Systems : WWW-based course-support systems : : 2. Tools & Content-oriented Applications: : Agents : Authoring tools : Evaluation of impact : Interactive Learning Environments : Groupware tools : Multimedia/Hypermedia Applications : Research perspectives : Virtual Reality : WWW-based course sites : WWW-based learning resources : WWW-based tools : : 3. New Roles of the Instructor & Learner: : Constructivist perspectives : Cooperative/collaborative learning : Implementation experiences : Improving Classroom Teaching : Instructor networking : Instructor training and support : Pedagogical Issues : Teaching/Learning Strategies : : 4. Human-computer Interaction (HCI/CHI): : Computer-Mediated Communication : Design principles : Usability/user studies : User interface design : : 5. Cases & Projects: : Country-Specific Developments : Exemplary projects : Institution-specific cases : Virtual universities : : PROCEEDINGS : Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings book and on CD-ROM. : These proceedings serve as major sources in the multimedia/ : hypermedia/telecommunications community, reflecting the current state of : the art in the discipline. In addition, selected papers may be invited for : publication in the Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia (JEMH), : International Journal of Educational Telecommunications (IJET), or Journal : of Interactive Learning Research (JILR). : : FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES : The conference registration fee for all presenters and participants will be : approximately $380 U.S. (AACE members), $430 U.S. (non-members). : Registration includes proceedings on CD, receptions, and all sessions : except tutorials. Conference dinner and luncheon are an extra fee. : : The conference hotel, Le Centre Sheraton Hotel Montréal, : http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/hotel2000.htm : guest room rate is $179 CAN (approx. $123 U.S.) for a single room, and $199 : CAN (approx. $136 U.S.) for a double room. : : Special discount airfares will be available from a designated airline carrier. : : MONTREAL, WARM AND WELCOMING : http://www.aace.org/conf/edmedia/aboutmontreal.htm : : Hospitality with a definite French flavour: one of the hallmarks of : Montréal, this distinctive quality has made the city one of the most : popular destinations on the continent, as well as the perfect site for : ED-MEDIA 2000. Montréal is, to this day, the second largest French-speaking : city in the world. : : A cosmopolitan city: Montréal is a fascinating cosmopolitan city where, in : addition to French and English, visitors are likely to hear any one of more : than 35 languages. : : A cultural hub: A thriving cultural centre, it is dotted by monuments, : museums and world-class sports palaces hosting national and international : events. Its streets, theatres and other centres for the performing arts are : alive with an endless stream of festivals and artistic events attracting : the best in the world. : : An underground city: Montréal is also a fascinating underground city - a : 30-kilometer network of boutiques, restaurants, theatres, movie theatres, : hotels, train and bus stations, a college and universities, banks, shopping : centres, office towers and residential complexes - all linked by the city's : world-famous Metro. : : Montréal Outdoors, Outskirts: The Laurentians, Barely an hour's drive from : downtown Montréal, the Laurentians are home to four-season resorts of : international calibre, and offer water sports, golf, camping and rock-climbing. : : For more information about Montreal Tourism, connect to : http://www.tourism-montreal.org/guidea.htm : : DEADLINES : Proposal Submission: Oct. 26, 1999 : Authors Notified: Jan. 19, 2000 : Proceedings File Due: Mar. 23, 2000 : Early Registration: May 16, 2000 : Conference: June 26-July 1, 2000 : : INFORMATION REQUEST : To receive future ED-MEDIA 2000 announcements, please complete the electronic : form at : http://www.aace.org/info.html : : If you have a question about ED-MEDIA 2000, please send an e-mail to AACE : Conference Services, or call 804-973-3987, or fax 804-978-7449. : : Mailing address: : ED-MEDIA 2000/AACE : P.O. 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